The Philippines is known for having the world’s longest Christmas season. From September to December
This dish is commonly sold along the streets during Christmas. Puto bumbong is a purple colored rice cake steamed in a small bamboo tube.
Bibingka is very common during christmas season. Street vendors selling bibingka during dawn and evening masses
It is held from December 16 to December 24 and is usually done as early as 3 to 5 o' clock in the morning.
Puto Bumbong
Bibingka
What are the Traditional Foods?
Keso De Bola
ball of Edam cheese usually with a red covering, a traditional Christmas food
Christmas in the Philippines
Date : December 25
Traditional Christmas Lantern in Philippines
Parols
It is a Christmas lantern, most commonly in the shape of a five-pointed star. The bamboo or rattan frame is covered with rice paper, tissue or cellophane.
Children receive fresh bills of money called aginaldo, usually when they visit their grandparents and elderly relatives on Christmas morning.
Simbang gabi (Night Mass)
It is spiritual preparation for the birth of jesus christ. Some look at it as a way of requesting blessings from the Lord.
To Conclude, It has been tradition in the Philippines to celebrate Christmas as early as possible because as Christians, they value so much the birth of Christ. Families use this time of year to give presents to their loved ones and enjoy their own family traditions.